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Doha, Qatar

Achievements: • Drafted the Scope of work and technical specification for Private Security Guards (FCWC 2019, 2020, FAC 2021) • Led the development and delivery of FCWC 2019 & 2020 Private Security Guards Training, • Developed the Venue Safety & Security Managers Training Programme (Highfield Accredited), • Established the concept of Stewarding and technical specification for FAC 2021. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022; planning and integration between Police, Stewards, Private Security and other key players in line with the hosting agreement and other government guarantees. • Designing safety and security responsibility matrix, concept of operations and site operational plans. • Develop a communication network with all safety and security role players to feed information on safety and security matters with respect to stadiums, training sites, hotels, Fan Zone, International Broadcast Centre and Transport to FIFA and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC management. • Responsible for integration with Host Country authorities on security concept, safety & security plan and development of the policies and procedures. • Lead security operational planning for all test events in the run up to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and represent LOC at National Command level during tournament time • Focal point for internal and external stakeholders (FIFA, 2022 FWC Qatar LLC, Supreme Committee, ministries, agencies and organizations) in terms of the security of the official venues and security facilities • Development of the Q22 (LOC Security) operational budget and resource plan • Development of the Q22 (JV between LOC & FIFA) Staffing and recruitment plan

Achievements • Established departments governance and reporting process • Developed unified project management processes & created reporting system including departmental dashboard to enable collaborative working• Delivered the Integrated Security Schedule, mapping all deliverables • Developed the ‘tournament time private security demand model’ and forecasted budget Key Responsibilities • Preparing high level security strategies and risk assessments • Risk mitigation and vulnerability assessment • Monitoring, tracking and reporting the security programmes• Provide 1st view assessment of companies engaging with the SC • Overseeing performance management of department for effective and efficient delivery • Supervising all departmental projects • Reviewing security project initiation documents and project plans • Advising on the development of the private security programme.

Doha, Qatar

• Brought into the organisation to lend extensive security management and leadership expertise to manage the Formula 1, Qatar Grand Prix 2023 through all stages of the lifecycle, from planning to delivery, subsequent transition to operations and project closure.• Advised on the design of security infrastructure and crowd management systems for the refurbishment of the track. • Spearheaded the coordination and execution of Access, Accreditation, logistics, Safety, Security, and Sustainability functions, overseeing their planning and operations.• Authored the Operational Concept for the Joint Command Centre, bringing together key stakeholders such as the security services, medical and event delivery teams, consolidating their command into a single operations room.• Served as the Event Operations Lead in the Joint Command Room, taking charge of all functional areas and ensuring the seamless execution of the event.

Doha, Qatar

• Seconded Qatar 2022, a collaborative effort between FIFA and Qatar tasked with managing the intricate operations of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022:• Orchestrated the development and execution of a robust security staffing plan, creating a secure and safe environment for all World Cup participants and fans.• Led the formulation of an extensive set of safety and security policies and procedures, meticulously aligned with the stringent requirements of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, earning the unanimous approval of all key stakeholders.• Developed detailed multi-million-dollar budgets, encompassing capital investments for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. This involved identifying opportunities for long-term capital expenditure initiatives while optimizing operational expenses and minimizing overhead costs.• Oversaw all planning activities for the annual test runs of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2019, 2020, and the FIFA Arab Cup in 2021, effectively identifying and addressing potential gaps and risks for the actual tournaments.• Managed a team of direct hire staff members and supervised a contingent of 8K private security personnel during the tournament, ensuring the well-being and security of participants across 85 non-competitive venues.

London, England, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities• Leading and managing a team of specialist counter terrorism officers • Implementing strategies on improving service delivery on a large scale to improve performance of the metropolitan Police. • Setting strategic objectives and KPIs for department • Recruitment, retention and development of new staff • Deliver Major Incident training & business continuity training for Senior leadership team • Intelligence assessment and evaluation, Planning and implementing risk management strategies for emerging threats • Gap analysis & risk assessment/mitigation • Security & Operational Planning • Budgeting and implementing financial controls • Security planning for high profile events • Major Incident Response Training • Formulate emergency response and contingency plans for vulnerabilities

London, England, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities• Led a cohort of officers responsible for policing South West London • Managing all public emergencies and requests for police services • Managing all serious and major incidents in local borough • Supervise staff investigations and reports • Resource management and planning duties of my officers • Carrying out performance management reviews for 45 officers Police Constable (command and control, emergency response, CID, specialist crime unit) Metropolitan Police Service, London (2002-2007) Key responsibilities • Criminal investigations • Addressing policing priorities within the metropolitan police • Responding to emergencies in order of urgency, making critical decisions in limited time frames • Being able to provide policing services to the public competently in a timely and orderly manner, • Building strong rapport with the local community • Making arrests and writing up police investigation reports

London, England, United Kingdom

Key responsibilities • Criminal investigations • Addressing policing priorities within the metropolitan police • Responding to emergencies in order of urgency, making critical decisions in limited time frames • Being able to provide policing services to the public competently in a timely and orderly manner, • Building strong rapport with the local community • Making arrests and writing up police investigation reports

Master'S Degree, International Events Management, Merit

Postgraduate Diploma, Major Events Management, Distinction